"يرتقي الرجال من طموح إلى آخر، أولاً يسعون لتأمين أنفسهم ضد الهجوم، ثم يهاجمون الآخرين."
— Niccolo Machiavelli
Simplified Meaning:
People often start by trying to protect themselves from harm, and once they feel safe, they may try to hurt others.
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